Offered for sale is a highly collectible Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520 “P Series” in Oystersteel, featuring the classic and timeless black dial configuration.

Produced in the year 2000, this early P-series example represents one of the very first generations of the Daytona to house Rolex’s legendary in-house calibre 4130 movement — a milestone that transformed the Daytona into one of the most celebrated modern chronographs ever produced.

The appeal of these early-production 116520 models continues to grow among collectors, particularly P-series examples which mark the beginning of a new era for the Daytona lineage. The clean steel bezel, balanced dial layout, and slimmer case proportions give this reference a distinctly neo-vintage character highly appreciated by enthusiasts today.

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Key Features
Reference: 116520

Serial: P-Series

Year: 2000

Case: 40mm Oystersteel

Dial: Black with applied luminous hour markers

Bezel: Fixed engraved steel tachymeter bezel

Movement: Rolex calibre 4130 (in-house automatic chronograph)

Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours

Bracelet: Original Oystersteel Oyster bracelet

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Water Resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM

Functions: Chronograph

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Condition
Good pre-owned condition

Visible signs of wear consistent with age and use

Case and bracelet display scratches, scuffs, and light surface marks

Dial, hands, and crystal remain well preserved

Recently serviced in-house on 1 May 2025 and functioning correctly

Bracelet and clasp remain solid and fully operational

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Set
Full set: original box and papers

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Notes
The Daytona 116520 P-Series is regarded as one of the most historically significant modern Daytona references, being among the earliest executions powered by the Rolex calibre 4130 movement. This transition from Zenith-based Daytonas to Rolex’s fully in-house chronograph marked a defining moment in the evolution of the Cosmograph Daytona.

Early P-series watches have become increasingly sought after for their collectible significance, transitional status, and connection to the beginning of the modern Daytona era. The stainless steel bezel further enhances its classic and understated appearance, offering a more vintage-inspired aesthetic compared to later ceramic models.

Now over two decades old, examples retaining their original box and papers are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly complete sets with documented servicing history.

A rare opportunity to acquire an early-production Daytona 116520 with strong collector appeal, timeless proportions, and one of the most important movements in modern Rolex history.